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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-16

president of the United States, and wife,
Frances Folsom Cleveland, we're con-
SpicuOuS at the West hotel last Tuesday
as the guests of the city.
William Bissell, an old law partner of
the president, and DIR. Bryant were reg
iStered with the presidents party at
the West last Tuesday.
Mrs. b. f. Smith, 2119 Lyndale ave-
nue. north, has had as guests this week
Mrs. Emery c. Cox and daughter, of
Louisville, KY.
F. NJ. Crane, prominent business
man of Albert Lea, was in the city
Tuesday to pay his respects to the pres
ident and wife.
Mrs. Alice Trumble, with her daugh-
ter, of Philadelphia, is visiting her
father, DR.. b. l.. Taylor, at $40 Fifth
street south.
Mrs, s. E. Streeter, 1909 East Nine
teenth street, is entertaining for few
weeks Mrs. G. +. Donaldson. of New
Calico, Pa.
Mrs. Helen S. Barlow, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, is being entertained by her
cousin, Mrs. W. B. Tuttle, 1116 Portland
avenue.
Miss Viola Woods. of Davenport, To-,
intends to spend the winter with her
OlSlCl, uul Ii. y. vi
avenue.
Postmaster General Villas and wife
were registered at the West hotel last
Tuesday with the presidents party.
Mrs. Galusha, 81 Thirteenth street
south, has been entertaining Miss Bertha
Moore, of Geneva, Wis, this week.
Miss Patty Young, of Bloomington,
Ill.,, is being entertained by her friend,
Miss Matte Miller, of Oak Grove.
Mrs. Nj. A. Mitchell. of st. Armand,
Can, who is on the way to California, is
the guest of friends in the city.
III. r. Sprague, and C. f. Smith, Cedar
Rapids. are being entertained by A. S.
Mellen, 2611 Third street south.
Charles L. Harris, 225S Grand avenue,
has his brother, DR.. G c. Harris, of
Florida, and wife as guests.
d. b. L. Taylor, $40 Fifth street south,
has as his guest Mrs. Tirmble, his daugh-
ter, Of Philadelphia.
Miss Martha Weller, of the East side,
has been entertaining Miss Maud Will
kinson, of Brainerd.
After three weeks visit to st. Louis
Mrs. F. q. O'Brien and son have re-
turned home.
Miss Jennie Cory, of McGregOr, To-,
is visiting Mrs. T. A. Hawley 1913 Eighth
street south.
Miss Agnes Bonniwell, of Hutchin-
son. has been visiting friends OH the
East side.
Mrs. DR.. Sleeper is entertaining her
friend, Miss Lucy Steele, of Deco
| rah, 10.
l.. G. johnson and wife, of Aberdeen,
Oak. were visiting in the city last Mon
day.
Mrs. NJ. G. Cranky. of Clinton, To-, is
paying a visit to her son, r. B. Hunter.
Mrs. James Brown, of Duluth, is Wis
| iting her brother at POI Chicago avenue.
Judge Van Schlegel has gone to Lake
Traverse on short pleasure trip.
Miss Nellie Price has as her guest
Miss Ida Sprague, of WATERFOWL.
Shepard Judkins, of Hastings, has
been visiting friends in the city.
e. l.. Jersey, of Saltwater, was in the
city last Wednesday.
Gov. Church. of Dakota, was in the
city last Tuesday.
B. T. Myers, of Duluth, was in the
city Oh Monday.
Senator Durant and wife We're in the
city Thursday.
D. Blakely was in the city last
Wednesday.
P. IL. Kelly was in Minneapolis Tues
day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-16

our hats, go back in thought over these
burning themes, and i'm oule heart of
hearts enshrine hatred of old Rome.
And, one word more, friendly warn
ing to Mr.. Morrill,: A Jesuit is on his
trial; see him now as he glides-a
Jesuit always glides-beneath his sable
cloak a dagger and scales; in my
minds eye he stands with sullen scowI
beside the peaceful couch of my rev.
erend co-partner, and at the midnight
mutt and cuts his pound of flesh. Oh,
horror. horror! Be-ludl Be-Iudl
JAMES MCGOLRICK.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-16
VISITING IN THE CITY.

John NJ. Thompson has had as guests
Mrs. J. YOrks, of Saltwater; Miss Min
ME Billiard, of TayIor's Falls; Mrs. B.
WhitmOre, of st. Paul; Miss Lettie
Arauld, of Taylor's Falls, and Fred
Hauser, of White Bear.
Mrs. Helen A. Pratt, of st. Paul. has
recently removed here in order to take
advantage of the privileges of the fine
schools for young ladies in this city.
Her daughter Anna has been placed in
the Bennett seminary.
l.. E. Crane. 311s Grand avenue, this
week entertained Aid. j. w. Everstein,
wife and mother, from Rochester; also
ex-Mayor D. B. Smith and wife, Mrs.,
DR.. Squires and Mrs. Hayes, of Austin.
The name of Grover Cleveland, the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-16
DR.. BRINLEY.
Hale Block, Hennepin Av.. Cor. Fifth St.
Opposite West Hotel.

Regularly graduated and legally qualified,
long engaged in Chronic Nervous and Skin
Diseases. A friendly talk costs nothing II
inconvenient to visit the city for treatment
medicine sent by mail or express, free from
observation. Durable cases guaranteed II
doubt exists we say SO. Hours 10 to ~ a. m,
2 to and to p. m; Sundays, to p. m.
II you cannot come state case by mail.
Diseases from Indiscretion, Excess or Ex-
posture, Nervousness, Debility, Dimness Of
Sight, Perverted Vision, Defective Memory,
Face Pimples, Melancholy Restlessness, Loss
Of Spirits, Pains in the Back, etc., are treated
with success. Safely, privately, speedily.
No change of business.
Catarrh, Throat, Nose, Lung Diseases.
Liver Complaints. 1t is self-evident that a
physician paying particular attention to a
class of diseases attains great skill. Every
known application is resorted to, and the
proved good remedies of all ages and coun-
tries are used. All are treated with skill in
respectful manner. No experiments are
made. Medicines prepared in my own Ia
boratory. Or account of the great number
Of cases applying the charges are kept low;
often lower than others. Skill and perfect
cures are important. Call or write Syptom
lists and pamphlet free by mail. The doctor
has successfully treated hundreds Of cases In
this city and vicinity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-16
Russian Farmers Emigrating.

An important movement is at present
taking place among the agricultural
population of Central Russia, who ex-
press their intention of migrating in a
body into Western Siberia, where fine
pasture and arabic lands abound. The
migration of so large body of peasants
will, if carried out, cause serious agri-
cultural crisis, but no steps have, up to
the present, been taken by the govern
ment to prevent the people leaving.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-16
His Birthday Gift,

Texas Siftings.
Uncle-So, my dear boy, you haven't
forgot your uncle's birthday, have you?
You have bought this nice smoking cap
to present me. Thanks, little nephew.
Here's half a dollar for you.
Little Nephew-Boo-ooh-ooh. 1t cost
a dollar and half. =
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-16
Put on the Brake,

Every vehicle in Scotland, especially
in the Highlands, is provided with a
brake. No pony chaise or village car
is without one, and to go down the
smallest declivity without using it is re-
garded as recklesness on the part of
the driver an d cruelty to the horses,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-11-23

SEC. "a. On motion the applica-
ton Of g NJ Barr for auctioneers Ii.
cense was taken up, and the county
clerk was ordered to issue said IL
cense to the said G M Barr, author
izing him to vend, sell and retail
goods, wares and merchandise in the
county of Union, D. r., for o period
Of one year from and after Nov. I'd,
1887.
On motion the following bills
were allowed:
J M Talcott. bridge lumber, 100 II
Andrews & Perly, lei 35
Perkins Bros & Co., supplies
for county, go
John r Wood, team, 500
C II Williams, com. fees and
mileage, Oct. session, II 60
C FL Williams, com. fees and
mileage Nov. session, 30 90
G H Williams, visiting pauper
and work with grader, IL IS
Chas LaBreeche, hauling lumb. 5 90
cash adv for Whit
hetree for grader, IS
hauling, 200
expense, l 80
com. fees and mil. "a 80
G II Williams. expense rail-
road fare, 70
A 0 RingsIud, mdse for co. 50 30
Fred Fiske, hauling bridge
lumber. 81 Is
SEC. Sc. On motion the work on
the Watson bridge was accepted.
Balance of day spent arranging for
supplies and furnishings for poor
farm and asylum.
On motion board adjourned with
out day.
HALVOR KNTDSON,
Attest: Chairman.
J. w. ELLIS, County Clerk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-11-23


Mr.. Ed. +. Bourne, the efficient
and worthy cashier of the United
States Express Co., Des MONIES, Ia,
says: "From the lack of exercise
and from close confinement TO office
work, | have been troubled with
habitual constipation. have re-
ceived more benefit from St. Pat
rick's Pills than anything | ever
tried. | gave them a thorough test
and am now in perfect health. |
hereby recommend them as a pleas
ant and reliable medicine" They
do not grippe nor aus the sickness
occasioned by the operation of al
most all other cathartic pills or med
lcines. Sold by ]. S. Taloott
The nobbiest lire of Mufflers for
ladies and gents, silk handkerchiefs
for everybody, and neck wear to
suit anyone, is now open for inspec-
ton at FEEEMAN's.
The best place to buy fine table
cloths, napkins and towels is at
A. o. EINGsRUDs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-11-23
First publication Nov %. 1887.
EXECUTION SALE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that by virtue Of an
execution issued out of the district court and to
me directed In favor of Seabury S. Gould and
against EdwardC Clyde for the sum OF one hum
dred seventy-two and IS 100 dollars.
Therefore, I HAYS levied upon the following
described personal property belonging to the
said EdN ard CLYDE tn, Wit. One ihreshinu ma
chine complete. Including horse power. heIsf1g.
trucks, etc. which | will sell ut public auction
to the highest bidder for cash, to satisfy said
debt interest and costs. together with all accru-
ing costs. Said sale to take place on Saturday,
the 3rd day of December. 1887, at one O'clock y.
M. on Main street. in the city of Elk Point, Uii-
ion county, Dakota,
Alison ROVEE.
Sheriff of Union county, Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-11-23
First publication Nov. 9th. 1887.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

Estate of John Nallin, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned adj.
ministratrix of the estate OF John Nallin deceased
to the creditors of. and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice to the said adj
ministratrix at her residence inSiouxN alley town.
ship in the county of Union. ID. r..
Dated ut Elk Point. Dakota, Nov. 9th. 1887.
BERTHA NJ. YALLIN.
Administrative of the Estate of John Vallin.
deceased.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-11-23

gAng lABrooche, together with the
Iosk, prooseded 70 and did canvass
tkeyots onst II the annual election
nUnicn county, D. +, and the 9Th
d1yof Novsmb BEL, 1887, and the fol-
IcNine persons were declared elected
y ~ following offices, to-vit:
h Rsnnel, County Commis-
olcnSrs III Com. Dist.
mo sioux TowNsHIP.
1noeph Hanback,, assessor.
81. Libby, Justice Of the Peace.
e1oph Hanback,, I"
Taller, w, Constable.
John Guardipe,
xFxEnsoN TowNsH1p.
1sscissus Aontage, assessor.
Hyan, Justice 81 the Peace.
W IaBrsschs,
petsaulsAu, Constable.
sandsau,
cxv1I HIND TOWNSHIP.
u Iueksr, assessor.
Beavsrs, Justice Of the Peace.
"a. Eslick,
hbsrt Catss, Constable.
klAxs Beavsrs,
u.k FONT TOWNSHIP.
lfnxlon. aaaaaaor.
SmythsJusiice ofthe Peace
Notthup,
Nh Dyer, Constable.
pns E.lick,
nnULK T0wRsHIP.
AndFsw Anderson, assessor.
Jordan, Justice Of the Peace.
=. Knudson, 8
Vim. Tillotson, Constable.
OF GundeFson.
sss 6pxsx TOWNSHIP.
r. ASbjeld, assessor.
Fssnk wade, Justice Of the Peace.
Lxkken.
u,es Heams, Constable.
Merr;asn. !.
.rnpx vArI,ry
~ asa.na. as.easor.
4 u Iindblorn. .I,a. 81 The Peace
Jan.. McT.c..rt I !.
Au-,,.t peterson. Constable.
ra.,srca Ronnav. Z
vr.nrr,. ro-r.u,p
nm F;n,..
snAT--;s Ips1;sa u Il. pace
b. w. Ericsson, .
Z. i. Erickson. Constable.
=. Smith
raA1prr rowSsHrp.
q. ". Deane. assessor.
VIM. Costar. Justice Of the Peace.
Go. Beuhler.
David Stephsn. Constable.
4. F. Hoard,
81, -. On motion : majority
~ sths board, Consisting Of g. H.
Williams and Chas. LABreeche, TO-
leether with tho county clerk, pro-
eoodod - and did canvass the vote
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-11-23
rozNr, .. r. |
d 1877

IN, 10. lSs7.
cnnty Consmissionsrs
Nfnnnsnt. Members
moticn board al
Mn. 11th. INA proceeded
~ poor asylum and 70
1eltlstasr,t with contract
y 4 NV. ii, 1881.
TO- n6sra III present, also
@ "a motion ire follow
1eion wasadoptsd:
@ofasd the contract = con.
poor aayium, IN accord
l 6eftain plans and specif-
llllIl lani6hed ~ this board, and
upon examination that
81 611gey5nm = now complete and
eccupency; Therefore We
ldot md determine that the
Nosk y accepted.
= n. On motion ! majority
- board county commissioners,
1Stne 81 g. q. Williams and
~ IABrssche. together with the
Ek, proceeded % and did canvass
F. ~ oAst II the annual election
naUnicn county, .. +, and the 9Th
d1yof Eovsmber 1887, and the fol-
bbWing persons were declared elected
q ~ following Offices, to-vit:
b Rennel, County Commits
otonSr, III Com. Dist.
mo sioux TOWNSHIP.
1coeph Hanback,, assessor.
81. Libby, Justice Of the Peace.
nSanh Hnehnnk Is Is -
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-11-23

sny (2O rcds north u the Sec
Io1 Hin pat bsswsea ssctiops 81 \
I III m. 81 i. 50 and sections 5 y
in Tp. 80, h. 80. and
Whereas, on the 18th day Of April
l887, Inv. AZ. Vinson, Frank Wade
md Stephen Horton, three disinter-
Ssted rssident ffeeholdss Of Union
Scunty VEN appointed viewers Of
Said proposed highway, and
Where's, the report Of said view
~ show that w. M. Vinson and
Frank Wade met at the time and
place ~ instructed by the order Of
the board Of county commissioners,
and after qualifying, proceeded to
view said proceeded to view said
proposed road and recommended
that the prayer Of said petition be
granted and q public highway be es-
tablished as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at a point 5 chains
south Of the NV corner Of the SWi
SWa section 81 in TIP. 81, r. 80 w
Of the 5th r. M. thence south II
degrees w 5 80 100 chains 20 a point
on section line, 8 So 100 chains north
Of corner to 81 q 80 and that part Of
the road located on the section line
where the above description begins
be vacated to the point where it
again ihtersects said section line and
Whereas it appears no remon-
STRANGE has been fled against the
same, therefore be il
Resolved that we do order and de-
termine such highway to be opened
accordingly to the description as re-
commended by said viewers which
is hereby declared a public highway
sixty-six feet wide. And the coun-
ty clerk is hereby directed to make
q record thereof.
Sec, 80. On motion board pro-
ceeded to examine applications filed
in the clerks office for Superintend-
ent and Matron Of Poor Asylum.
The following is a list of names pre-
sented:
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-12-28
Christmas-tide? The heavens without a

AT Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year"
But all festive occasions must have an
objective ideal, as well as a material ba-
sis. Home without the ideal is but walls
and furniture for bare practical uses-its
glow is wanting, there is no sweetness
there. Strike out the ideal from life and
It's but an empty show-forced action for
mere existence. Buffet the Three Graees
stand before mankind in all their ideal
beauty-Faith with calm upiifted face,
listens to her Lord. Hope with far-gazing
eye looks brightly into the vista Of future
days, whilst Charity Iove) stands with
radiant smile and circling ~arns-then,
and only then, is life worth living. What
grand and soul inspiring ideal words are
these-Patriot! Virtue. Honor! Glory!
Martyr!
So in the celebration Of Christmas, it is
not the trees or songs nor the dinners and
parties that make a Christmas these
are but the ''trappings Of the elephant
the husk Of the nut-the material clothing
of the grandest ideal the world can ever
have-Diyine love! Christmas without
the Christ must needs be Il feast without
the host.
When a babe is born into a house (not a
house only, but a home) what an mex
pressible tenderness thrills every manly
and womanIy soul, What a deep hush
Of iov. A new life with its grand posi-
bilities is ushered into the world. Those,
however, who feel the halloWedness OF
such a scene are llmi ed to the direct par
Elephants. But not so with the babe Of
Bethlehem. The shepards heard the glad
tidings.
God rest you little children;
ro And nothing you alright.
For Jesus Christ your Savior,
Was born this happy night.
Along the hills of Galilee
The while hocks sleeping lay,
When Christ, the child Of Nazareth
Was born On Christmas day"
The wise men from the east brought
him kingly gifts, and so it has beer thro'
| the ages since. Christmas brings its holy
ioy alike to rich and poor, TO the wise and
the unwise (unlearned); who can tell how
| MANY millions will hover round the ideal
cradle-lhe ideal babe, and hear faint
| echos Of that ideal song, IN sweet carols
and joyful hosannahs Of dear little chit
dren this happy Christmas-tide? s.
Ring out, We crystal spheres,
Once bless our human ears
Gf We have power to touch our senses so)
and let your silver chime -
Move in melodious Il me
And let the bass of heavens deep organ blow
And with your nInefoid harmony :.
| Make up full consort to the angelic symphony"
Nor NAV it prove that this Christmas
tide with all its blessed associations shall
pass away and leave us no better for its
coming
1--WE ring the bells and We raise the strain.
We hang our garlanda everywhere,
And bid the tapers twinkle fair.
And feast and frGlic-and then We go
Back to the same old lives again.
They sang Of Bethlehem and the man
ger and the babe; they sang Of love and
| charity, till all the Christmas air seemed
full Of voices:
Carol of the Christmas morn
Carol of the Ghrist-chtld born
Carol of the listening sky
Till it echoes back again
Glory be to Godson high. =.
Peace on earth, good will tow'rd men"
EUGENE FIELD.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-12-28

AT Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but ono a year.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-12-28

The United States senate should con-
firm promptly and unanimously chief
Justice Mcconnell. Montana would do 50
il it were left to a popular vote. The
appointment Of Mr.. De Wolfe of Butte,
also merits hearty approval. He is q
good lawyer, and well posted on the min
ing code.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-12-28

All public bodies in Montana should
demand that Congress shall take some ac-
ton for the admission Of Montana as a
state. We are entitled to immediate ad-
mission, but congress should at least rec
ognize our rights and give the territory
the benefit which it would derive from
the acknowledgement that we are entitled
to statehood. The whole country would
benefit by this course, forthe development
Of Montana adds to the prosperity Of the
entire union.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-12-28
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %. 1887.
Semi VeekIy,
WINTER SPORTS.

The life of the cattle kings is not so
dreary as people suppose. Many of them
who W ranches in northern Montana
are now in the large cities where they
receive a warm welcome at the hotels,
whose comforts make amends for the
hardships Of ranch life. More of the
cattle kings take unto themselves wives
during the dull season and are Hospitality
entertained by many friends. In due
time we hope to see the cattle owners
settled in Great Falls, where they will
have fine residences and agreeable So
ciety. They will then be able to spend
the winter in a round Of pleasure without
leaving their own territory. We are con
fdent that they will find this city admir-
ably adapted for those winter sports
which are happily breaking up the Gus
tomary seclusion Of the season Prospect
hill is fitted by nature for those ~toboggan
slides which two years ago produced so
much excitement in Saint Paul. Broad
water bay offers inducements to skaters,
while navigators like captain Taylor can
amuse themselves with the construction
of ice boats to explore the upper Mis-
souri,. =".
These open air sports, which are the
most healthy Of all, will be accompanied
by those indoor amusements which are
SO enjoyable in winter. Literary gather
ings, receptions, dancing parties, church
festivals, glee club assemblies will all
combine to render the winter season
agreeable for the residents as we'll as for
the strangers within III gates. Lectures
which appear to have gone out OF date
with crinoline and stage coaches, may
also be revived in the good time coming.
1t is to the lyceum that people are IN
debted for the indelib!e impressions
which they retain of Thackeray, Emerson,
Greeley, Beecher. Parsons, Wendell
Phillips, and others of like renown.
Charlatans brought lectures into disfavor,
but we look hopefully for seasons when
the Great Falls athennum will serve as a
rostrum for great men from at home and
abroad.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-12-28
Christmas Eve.

Tonight is the merriest night Of all the
yeay-What were the year Without 9
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-24
Aaskn.


When Secretary Seward bought
Alaska from Russia, he added to the
United States a territory of much
larger area than the States Of New
York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois.
Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Mis-
souri, together, and nearly nine times
larger than England and Wales. The
territory stretches out so far to the
westward that Sitka. its capital. is only
half way from New York cityto the
most western Alaskan island.
Many of the details of the formation
of Alaska read like quotations from
fairy tales. 1t has a volcano 5000 feet
high. The Yukon river is at some
points from fifteen to twenty miles
wide, Its entire length is 1000 miles, and
it empties with such q volume into
the sea that the oceanis said to be fresh
water for ten miles out. The tempera-
ture does at times fall as low as $50
below zero, but as a rule it is mild, on
account of a sort of Gulf stream known
as the Japanese current.
1t was Peter the Great who set on
foot the expedition which finally dis
covered Alaska. 1t was In 1725 that
the explorers set out to cross Siberia
toward the east, and one of their lead
ers was Behring, a Dane, who had been
long in the Russian service. He did
not land in Alaska till seventeen years
later, and died OH one of the islands off
the shore, which bears his name, and
where his body now lies. Spain, Eng
land and France also sent out exploring
expeditions, and Russia established
a trading company, which long sold
the furs of the region.
But in 1867 Secretary Seward effected
a purchase of Alaska for the United
States, which paid Russia S7,200,000,
and a little more than two years ago it
was organized as a civil and judicial
district, of which A. p. Swineford is
now governor. At present the chief
industries are carried on by fishery and
seal fur companies. In 1890 the catch
was 5000 cases, in 1883, 5000 cases, and
in 1885, 65,0O0 cases, at about IS a case.
The magnitude of the fur operations
may be seen from the fact that between
1871 and 1883 about S5,0O0,0O0 was paid
by the company to the United States
Government as rent and tax. There
are also mines of coal, lead, copper, sill
yer and gold, and a vast growth Of fine
spruce and cedar, which will some day
prove of great value to the people Of
the United States. Lieutenant Schwat-
ka has twice been on expeditions to
the great Northwestern territory, and
is now sending home reports of his
discoveries, which are full of interest.
1t appears to be clear now that Secre-
tary Seward acted wisely when he ne
gotiated the purchase from Russia
The Examiner.